Natalia Araujo has accused her ex-boyfriend of cheating on her after she caught him red-handed on her way to surprise him.
Brazilian volleyball star Natalia Araujo has been left devastated and in tears after accusing her boyfriend, Joao Pedro, of cheating on her.
The 27-year-old, who secured a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and also serves as a sergeant in the Brazilian Army, became the centre of attention for an entirely different reason on Sunday.
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In a tearful livestream as reported by The Sun, and Leo Dias, Araujo revealed how she discovered her boyfriend’s infidelity, leaving her fans shocked and heartbroken for her.
Caught in the act: Araujo’s shocking revelation
Araujo, claims that she had travelled to Rio de Janeiro to surprise Pedro, planning a romantic dinner before heading back home.
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However, her plans took a devastating turn when she allegedly walked in on Pedro cheating with digital influencer Luana Maria.
Maria, who boasts over 85,000 followers, has been involved in previous controversies, including an affair with actor Caio Castro.
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In an emotional livestream, Araujo shared her heartbreak, saying:
“Do you know what Natinho did? He cheated on me with that last woman in the video he posted. It got to a point where I can’t hide it anymore. I was betrayed, and it’s important for everyone to know the truth.”
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Visibly upset, she went on to call Pedro “trash” but assured her followers that she was safe.
“Everything is fine, I’m safe now,” she added.
“I’m at a friend’s house who has put me up here. Tomorrow I’m going straight to the airport but I’m fine.”
The shocking livestream quickly went viral, sparking heated debates and discussions across social media in Brazil.
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Natalia's revelation comes just days before February 14, Valentine's Day, as the athlete has seemingly been handed breakfast by the very man she planned to spend it with.
Natalia Araujo dragged to court by woman she accused of sleeping with her boyfriend
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According to Brazilian portal Leo Dias, Luana Mariá, who is considered the lover and the reason behind the separation between Natália Araújo and her ex João Pedro, has denied having an affair with the masseur and revealed how she met him.
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Dr. Adib Abdouni, Mariá's lawyer, also revealed that she will sue Natalia after receiving a message from the athlete on her profile.
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“The client informs that she did not attempt, nor does she intend, to establish any contact with the volleyball player. "
She emphasizes, however, that she received an offensive message, which was later deleted, with the client preserving the records (printouts) as proof of the inappropriate conduct.”
Despite Araujo’s emotional public accusation, neither her boyfriend Pedro nor the influencer Maria have commented on the claims.